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World · 17 May 2026

Yukon resident gets hantavirus after cruise

Yukon resident gets hantavirus after cruise

A Canadian has received a positive hantavirus test result, prompting concern for other passengers from a recent luxury ship. The Yukon individual showed mild symptoms and was checked at a Victoria, BC, hospital after leaving the MV Hondius, which sailed from Argentina on 1 April. This person is among four Canadians isolating on Vancouver Island, having avoided public contact.

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